Category Archives: Work Injury

Work Compensation and Rebuilding Ohio’s Economy

Posted on October 9, 2012 by law admin

Workers’ compensation plays an important role in the economic recovery of Ohio. When a worker gets hurt, it is important that the worker receives the needed medical care so they can return to work at healthy and quickly as possible. … Continue reading →

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Avoid Fraudulent Charges While Receiving Work Compensation Benefits

Posted on September 23, 2012 by law admin

Recently in Ohio a man was receiving workers compensation from a sprained right shoulder while working for a rental company. During this time he helped his wife at the used-car business she owned. Were his actions fraudulent? First the Industrial … Continue reading →

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The Ohio BWC Construction Safety Manual

Posted on April 8, 2012 by law admin

In addition to providing payment and support to injured construction workers in Ohio, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation strives to help keep you safe on the construction site and prevent construction accidents. In fact the Ohio BWC’s Division of … Continue reading →

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Ohio Workers Compensation May Cover Your Travel Expenses

Posted on April 2, 2012 by law admin

If you are an Ohio worker who has suffered a work injury, there are certain circumstances under which your travel expenses may be reimbursed either by the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, or by the employer. Some of these circumstances include … Continue reading →

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Lump Sum Workers’ Compensation Payments

Posted on March 28, 2012 by law admin

There are cases in which an injured worker or surviving spouse may receive a lump sum payment for Ohio Workers’ Compensation benefits. This lump sum workers’ compensation payment is granted by the administrator upon determination that it is advisable for … Continue reading →

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What is the Disabled Workers Relief Fund (DWRF) for Ohio Workers’?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by law admin

This is a fund designed to help counter permanently and totally disabled workers compensation rates which have not kept up with inflation. When applicable, this is determined automatically for the injured worker based on the combined total of permanent total … Continue reading →

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The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Facts

Posted on January 26, 2012 by law admin

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has released its fact sheet for years 2009-2011. The fact sheet includes information about Ohio Workers’ Compensation Benefits paid, claims filed, and fraud statistics. It can be viewed on the Ohio BWC website here. … Continue reading →

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The Industrial Commission of Ohio has a Facebook page

Posted on November 21, 2011 by law admin

The Industrial Commission of Ohio now has a Facebook page . The IC is the entity that mediates disputes between parties in workers’ compensation claims, and its aim in creating a Facebook profile is to expand access to their services … Continue reading →

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Privacy and Ohio Workers’ Compensation Filings

Posted on October 31, 2011 by law admin

The Ohio Supreme Court recently dismissed a case that could have made some information from workers’ compensation claims at the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation public records. Sometimes we see clients who worry about who has access to their records, … Continue reading →

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Wrongful Work Termination After Work Injury

Posted on October 24, 2011 by law admin

Did you know employees acquire additional rights upon filing a workers’ compensation claim? Workers’ comp protects employers from lawsuits relating to the injury or illness the employee has gained, but it also protects the employee from the employer as well. … Continue reading →

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